Moving glossary

Terms and abbreviations

Handover act

Document on apartment state at move-out/in

Deposit

Rental security deposit — returned at move-out

Meters

Water/gas/electricity readings at move

Pet carrier

Container for transporting a pet

Freight forwarding

Service of organizing transport

Cargo insurance

Coverage for loss/damage of goods

Cargo elevator

Elevator for furniture — book in advance

Ramp

For moving heavy items without elevator

Palletizing

Strapping items on a pallet for transport

Contract term

Duration of rental/service contract

Written notice

Contract termination form — mandatory

Move readings

Meter fixation on move-out/in day

First-night box

Box with first-night essentials

Carrier

Company/person transporting goods